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Age 25-30
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Interview 18
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Her husband could not find out what was happening and was afraid she might die. They decided not to have more children. (Read by an actor.)
Two normal pregnancies followed by two emergency sections. Second one occurred after a protracted labour. Communication with hospital staff was poor.
Pregnancy & children
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Pregnancy
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Age 37-39
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Interview 06
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She considered trying a vaginal birth after her previous caesarean, but decided to have another caesarean.
First pregnancy through ICSI IVF. Experienced hyper ovarian stimulation. Induced at 42 weeks with birth by emergency section. Second pregnancy occurred naturally 7 months after birth of first child.
Pregnancy & children
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Pregnancy
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Age 37-39
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Interview 32
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She and her husband love being parents and would like another baby. She wants family life to be as normal as possible for her son.
Mother who uses a wheelchair. Antenatal care from a special pregnancy unit because of her condition. Emergency caesarean. Serious complications following a mistake in managing her medication.
Pregnancy & children
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Pregnancy
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Age 37-39
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Interview 32
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She never thought she would have children, but once she was told she did not have multiple sclerosis after all she and her husband decided to try for
Mother who uses a wheelchair. Antenatal care from a special pregnancy unit because of her condition. Emergency caesarean. Serious complications following a mistake in managing her medication.
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